Get your cleaning done in no time by using these 17 hacks

Cleaning is not the favorite chore of most people. We are all looking for creative solutions and cleaning hacks to cut our cleaning time and save money.

These creative ideas use simple ingredients and items found in your home. They work for you and reduce the amount of scrubbing you have to do. Check out how you can quickly and easily hack your way to a sparkling home!

1. Take off your shoes
It seems extremely simple, but the results of not wearing outdoor shoes indoors is amazing. You track in less dirt and debris by simply removing your shoes at the door. Keep house shoes or slipper socks by the door so everyone remembers to slip off their shoes when they enter. 2. Easily clean your windows
You won't need to keep wiping until your windows are dry for a streak-free shine with this simple window cleaning solution. Vinegar, Dawn and water are all you need to quickly clean your windows. Find out how here.

3. Get the gunk out
Window tracks can build up a gunk over time. Moisture, dirt, and dust create an impossible cleaning solution in the deep tracks. The Intentional Mom has a solution. Vinegar and baking soda to the rescue. Just allow it to do it's magic and give it a quick scrub. Find out how it works in this tutorial.

4. Zap your cutting board
We all worry about germs. Did you know that your microwave can be an excellent way to kill the hidden germs you don't see on your cutting board. The Krazy Coupon Lady suggests microwaving your cutting board to kill any germs remaining after you wash. 5. Get rid of funky smells
If you have children or pets, chances are that your living room furniture becomes a little smelly after a while. After cleaning, sprinkle your fabric furniture with a generous coat of baking soda. Allow it to work its magic overnight. Vacuum the next morning to reveal a better smelling living room. 6. Vacuum your exhaust fan
You don't ever think about it, but eventually you look up and notice your bathroom exhaust fan is a bit dusty. With regular vacuuming, you can keep it dust free. If it's been a while, follow the steps here to get it looking nice and clean again. 7. Clean with Coca-Cola
A good toilet cleaner needs to be acidic. Coca-Cola combines an acidic pH level with carbonation to create an effective toilet cleaner. Try giving the soda time to work. Then simply brush and flush.

8. Roll your screens
Window and door screens naturally collect dirt, debris, and spider webs. You don't need to drag a vacuum around your entire house to clean your screens. All you need is a lint brush. 9. Easily get rid of pet hair
Pet hair works its way into the fabric of your furniture, making it difficult to remove with a vacuum. Try using a damp pair of rubber gloves to remove pet hair from your furniture and carpet. The rubber grabs the hair and helps to create little hair piles you can grab and throw away. 10. Wash your walls
Instead of a messy bucket and a ton of cleaning rags, use a spray bottle of cleaner and a Swiffer-style microfiber mop. No more covering the floor with plastic and getting dripping wet! 11. Soak your burners
Your stove burners and pans may be looking a bit used, but they don't need to stay that way. This tutorial shows how to get them looking brand new again without scrubbing. All you need is ammonia, gallon storage bags, and a bit of time.12. Whiten yellow pillows
Older pillows tend to take on a yellow appearance. One Good Thing by Jillee has a simple and inexpensive solution to whiten yellow pillows. Her recipe uses borax, dishwasher detergent, bleach, and powdered laundry detergent. See how she does it here. 13. Clean your microwave
Food splatter will literally bake onto the sides of your microwave. It can also absorb smells from your food and over-microwaving mistakes. Ever wonder how to easily remove stains and odors from your microwave? Try microwaving lemons in water. 14. Get into tight spaces
There are many nooks and crannies in our houses and autos that could easily be cleaned with a simple vacuuming. However, most nozzles wont fit into tight spaces. This creative cleaning hack uses a ketchup nozzle to transform your vacuum into a power cleaner.

15. Dust blinds with tongs
Blinds are an effective way to keep out the sun, but they are also effective at gathering dust. No one has time to sit and dust each individual blind slat by hand. This creative cleaning solution uses a pair of tongs, a couple of rubber bands, and microfiber cleaning cloths. 16. Get in the crack
It's not a place you think about. Your toilet probably has a spot you never think to clean. Anna shows you how to properly clean a toilet here. I promise you that if you use a flat screwdriver and a cleaning wipe to get that small space between the top and the bottom, you will be thoroughly disgusted by what you find. 17. Get your grout clean
You shouldn't have to spend your time on your hands and knees scrubbing your grout just to keep it clean. This solution will do the trick for you. Clinging bleach gel is usually used as a toilet cleaning solution, but according to Kari, it is the best ever grout cleaner. These 17 cleaning hacks take easy to find household items and make cleaning a quick and easy chore. Share these tips with your friends on Facebook!